About Me

I help smart, multi-passionate people who are tired feeling stuck and who want to feel great about themselves and what they’re up to in the world.

I’m the author of How to Be a Better Person, Stress Less, and The Anywhere, Anytime Chill Guide. My work has been featured in Inc., Fast Company, Women’s Day, Fortune and the Harvard Business Review. I also appeared on the “Today Show”, where I noticed seconds before the cameras started rolling that my sweater was on backwards (it was the perfect opportunity to practice what I preach!).

I live in Providence, RI, with my husband, two kids, and a rescue dog named Cookie.

About My Work

“It has been a little over 2 years since I started working with Kate as my coach. I found her when I was feeling very low, despite ‘checking off’ all the accomplishments (husband, child, home, grad school) I thought would bring great feelings of ease. I was not feeling ease. I was really discouraged. My ‘try harder’ gear was wearing out. I decided to give coaching a try. OMG it was such a profound decision. Two years hence I am still me, I just have many more choices. It’s like I have new paths to choose from, and I have a sense that it is so possible to do things differently. I realize I may sound like I’m off my meds, but life is freer, brighter, and I am so much more curious about everything.”

—Ila Handy, San Antonio, Texas

“Kate, thank you for giving me the desire, courage, opportunity, and expectation to live my life in a fashion that befits my soul's desire and longing. Because of the emotional doors that you have opened I have pursued what I thought was an impossibility—showing at the 4th level in dressage this season. Never in my wildest dreams did I think that would happen. You allowed me to feel its reality.”

—Bob Crane, Mississippi

“Consider Kate if you want someone to have your back. She truly helped me figure out things about myself that I didn’t even realize—like that I have trouble asking for what I want! We mostly focused on my career goals, but as soon as I was able to describe what I wanted, many parts of my life began improving as a result—including my job (I got a promotion), my relationship (we got engaged), and my environment (my fiancé and I fulfilled a long-time dream of moving to San Francisco)!”

—Nicole, San Francisco

“I was struggling with turning 50 and how I needed to be ‘x’ by that time. But I couldn’t describe what ‘x’ was, and without realizing it, when I couldn’t describe it there was no way I’d ever achieve it. The very first time we talked, I had an a-ha moment, and there were more to come. She helped me clearly see some things that were in my way to living my life more authentically. I’ve learned how important it is to take time for myself, to make a mind/body connection. I’ve learned that I need to give myself permission to put myself first, without feeling like I’m putting others last. It was amazing to me how open and honest I was able to be with (really) a complete stranger. I immediately felt at ease with Kate and safe to say what I needed to say and to hear what she said. All without judgment. Working with her is truly a gift!”